Eligibility

Accepted as a student in an approved Colorado Nursing Program or in an approved online program.

A minimum of one semester or quarter of study remaining prior to completing their degree. Students graduating in December 2018 are ineligible to apply for a CNF Scholarship.

Student in a BSN program or accepted as a student in a twelve month accelerated BSN program commencing in January 2019.

Undergraduate applicants must have a 3.25 grade point average minimum and graduate student applicants must have a 3.5grade point average minimum, with one of the following student statuses:

Student in second year of nursing studies in an associate degree in nursing program, OR

Junior or Senior level BSN undergraduate student, OR

RN enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program in a school of nursing, OR

RN with master’s degree in nursing, currently practicing in Colorado and enrolled in a doctoral program, OR

Student enrolled in accelerated nursing program having completed one quarter or semester, OR

Student accepted into twelve month accelerated program with transcript from previous degree, OR

Student in second or third year of a Doctorate Nursing Practice (DNP) program or have completed the first year of a PhD program. All graduate degree students must have continuous minimum enrollment for 6 semester hours.

Scholarship Criteria for Awards

Your scholarship application must include and will be rated on the following:

Professional philosophy and goals

Dedication to the improvement of patient care in Colorado

Demonstrated commitment to nursing, and potential for leadership

Involvement in community and professional organizations

Grade point average (minimum 3.25 undergraduate, 3.5 graduate) per (transcript) from most recently completed semester/quarter in current program

Student accepted into a twelve month accelerated BSN program commencing in January 2019 must provide a copy of the letter of acceptance

Student accepted into a twelve month accelerated BSN program commencing in January 2019 must provide a copy of official transcript from earned (must be completed) baccalaureate or higher degree in a field other than nursing

Financial need statement and narrative explanation

Recommendation of one faculty member, and

Recommendation from employer/supervisor (if not employed, then from another individual).